Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W690
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
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Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-3010 was revealed 4 years before the W690 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony W690
| FE-3010 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus FE-3010
| W690 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W690
| FE-3010 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the W690.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and W690 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and W690.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108 gr (0.24 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $140 | $297 |
